Securing Your Computer System

Title:
Securing Your Computer System
Word Count:
486

Summary:
Today, more and more people are using their computers for everything from communication to onl

Keywords:
computer security, virus, trojan, worm, spyware

Article Body:
Today, more and more people are using their computers for everything from communication to onl

1. Always make backups of important information and store in a safe place separate from your c
2. Update and patch your operating system, web browser and software frequently. If you have a

3. Install a firewall. Without a good firewall, viruses, worms, Trojans, malware and adware ca

4. Review your browser and email settings for optimum security. Why should you do this? Active


5. Install antivirus software and set for automatic updates so that you receive the most curre

6. Do not open unknown email attachments. It is simply not enough that you may recognize the a

7. Do not run programs from unknown origins. Also, do not send these types of programs to frie

8. Disable hidden filename extensions. By default, the Windows operating system is set to ˆhid

9. Turn off your computer and disconnect from the network when not using the computer. A hacke

10. Consider making a boot disk on a floppy disk in case your computer is damaged or compromis

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